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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

Florida has winter climate that is very
delightful and attractive, but invalids need
to be well informed where to go. The lower
st. Johns las the river runs north, mean
the northern end below Palatka) is too windy
and too damp on the river to be desirable for
pulmonary troubles. At St Augustine the
winds are too strong and the weather also too
variable. The greater part of the peninsula
is very fiat and low, swanps are abundant,
and the atmosphere very humid. Care is
needed to avoid malarial localities, and also
to secure good and safe drinking water; fiji.
tered rain water is the safest and best, and
should be demanded, for the danger from
poisonous water is often as great as from
poisonous air.
Artesian wells in Florida are now very
common, and although safe from malaria
effects, may be injurious to consumptives, a.
they generally contain much sulphur Tn,
railroads have made accessible and continu,
to open dry sandy ridges in the pine forest
at an elevation of fifty feet and more aboy,
| the sea level, which, when supplied witt
comfortable hotels and boarding house
some already exist, apparently ought t
prove excellent and safe resorts. They ar
| drier, less windy, and less subject to cold an,
marked changes of temperature than tn
| more prominent and very comfortable IT
sorts of pleasure seekers so well known o.
the St. Johns and at st. Augustine William
Smith Brown in Harper's Magazine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17
SHAM CROWN JEWELS.


Alleged Fraudulent Transactions in the
Recent Sale of Royal Gems in Paris.
1t is openly asserted in Paris that the re-
celk sale of the crown jewels was largely
fraudulent. That is to say, they were not,
in many cases, the crown jewels at all. A
syndicate of Paris jewellers got into a con-
spiracy with Some of the governmental Off
GERS in charge of the sale, and had great
number of ordinary gems taken from their
stores, mixed in and sold with the crown
jewels. Thus they brought far more than
their ordinary value. This job was, of
course, facilitated by the breaking up of tho
crown jewels, selling the stones separately
and melting down the gold The detectives
stated that the spurious jewels thus sold
brought more than 10000 francs which
was nearly double what they would have
sold for on their own merits Some of these
false jewels have been traced ard their pur-
chasers ascertained. A few of them went to
America. But the majority of them could
not be distinguished from the real crown
jewels among which they were sold. The re-
suit is that many purchasers will henceforth
always he in doubt whether their gems came
from the royal treasure house of France or
from rascally boulevard jewelers. shop.
That fact came out very emphatically only
| a few days after the sale A leading ieweler
| of Paris called on the government officer:
who conducted the sale. ''Gentlemen, SAID
he, ''you see this stones You identify it a.
one of the crown jewelsa You perceive from
| your records that it was knocked down to mi
for 81 900 francss Very well, but it is pastel
They examined it and found his word true
Who had stolen the real gem and put this il
| its place could not be ascertained But Il
hush the matter up they returned to tn
| jeweler his 81 200 francs. ut would dryl,
remarked the detective, 'be very unfortunat
should this transaction become general,
known, for the government would quickly b
besieged by host of owners of passe gems
all clamoring for the return of money a
legged to have been paid for them as crow
jewels"
The identity of some of the jewellers VIII
put their gems in the sale has been ascel
tanned, but it is not thought that any actio
will be taken against them. There is not ev
dence sufficient TO make out a case again
them; and, moreover, since the gems thu
put in by them were real stones, it is yer
doubtful if their otfense is a penal one.
light has been thrown on the question of WI
| put in the paste jewels That, of course, vi
Il serious crime Nor is there yet any clew
to which of the government officials it was
{; the conspiracy Could he or they be foun
the penalty imposed would be severe.-Ct
cago Tribune. 4.-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

Known and used by physicians all over
the world. Scott's Emulsion not only
gives flesh and strength by virtue of its
own nutritious properties, but creates al
appetite for food that builds up the
wasted body. Il have been using Scott's
Emulsion for several years. and au
pleased with its action. My patients say
that it is pleasant and pslstable. and al
grow stronger and gain flesh from the ust
of it. | use it in all cases of wasting
diseases, and it is specially useful fol
children when nntriment medication /
needed, as in Msrssmus IT. W. PIERCE
NJ. D, Knoxville, Ala.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

Only two bottles. Messrs. Johnston,
Holloway Il Co., wholesale druggists OF
Philadelphia, Pa, report that some time
ago a gentlemen handed them dollar,
with request to send good catarrh
cure to two army officers in Arizona
Recently the same gentleman told them
that both of the officers and the wife of 4
well known U. S. A. general had beer
cured of catarrh by the two bottles o.
Elys Cream Balm.
have used one bottle Of Ely's Cream
balm and it is the best remedy | bav,
found for catarrh in fifteen yesrs.-V. 6
Babbage, attorney, Hardlnsburg, Ky
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action OF the liver, and this is especially
the case with chi!ls and fever, intermit
tent fevers and malsrial diseases. Tt
save doctors bills and ward disease. take
Simmons Liver regulator. medicine
that increases in popularity each year
and has become the most popular ant
best endorsed medicine in the market TO
the cure of liver or bowel diseases
TELEGRAPH, DUBUQUE, Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

In China all the roads except the imperial
highways are tracks over private land. The
owner does all he can to restrict them. Wher
the soil washes down into the road--the road
is always deeper than the land-the ownel
digs out tine road to get back his soil with in
terest. This makes the roads in the rainy
season SUGGESTIONS of deep puddles, and ovel
ali northern China traffic is suspended fol
four or five months every year on account o
the imImssabllity Of the roads.-New Yori
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

Carter II Harrison, ax7mayor of Chicago.
has been in Japau for some weeks past From
long acquaintance with Chicago, MIR. Harri-
son was naturally astonished to find nc
drunken men in Toxic, a city containing
over ,UtD, 900 inhabitants. Soimpressed was
he by the apparent sobriety of the japanese
that he questioned ths archbishop at Yoko-
hama as to its cause. The archbishop ex
planned that when a japanese got drunk hs
at once w.i,t to sleep New York World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

Probably no one thing has caused such
a: general revival Of trade at Hartz &
Bshnsen's drug store as their giving away
to their customers Of so many free trial
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery fol
Consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, colds, asth'
me, bronchltis, Group, aud all throat ant
lung diseases quickly cured. You car
test it before buying by gettiug tria
bottle free. large size 81. Every bottle
warranted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Grgg's GlyceriRe Sslye, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scslds, burns wounds and all other sores
VIII positively cure piles, letter and al
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ell. Only 25 cents. Sold bv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17
ROCK ISLAND, SATURDAY. DECEMBER II, 1887.
A prom,nen, Merchant in Trouble.

Old moneybags mopes in his office all day,
As snappish and cross ae bear;
The clers know enough to keep out Of his way,
Lest the merchant ould grumble and swear.
Even abby, the cat, is in fear OF a cuff
Or kick. If she ventures too near;
They all know the master is apt to be rough,
and his freaks unexpected and queer.
What makes the Old fellow go curly and grim,
And behave 80 eonfoundedly means
There certainly something the matter with him
Is it stomach, or liver, or spleenf
We've guessed it. is liver Is sluggish ant bad,
His blood is disordered and foul
Its enough to make any one hopelessly mad,
And greet his best friend with growl
The, world renowned remedy, DIR
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, vii
correct diserdered liver and purify tn
blood. tone your system and build ul
your flesh and strength.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken. and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or costive; to dispel head
aches, colds and fevers: to cure habitual
constipation, indigestion, piles. etc
Manufactured only by the California Fie
Syrup Company. San Francisco, Cal
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island
Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17
BUcKLEN's ARNIcA sALvE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, gusraE-
tsed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box For sale BY
Harsz & Bahnser
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

True delicscy of flavor with true efficacy
of action has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of
Figs. Its pleasant taste and beneficial
effects have rendered it immensely popu-
lar 1t cleanses the system, cures cos
tiveness, etc. Hartz & Hahnsen, agents.
Rock Island. H.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

Sir John Lubbock, in his lecture on
"Savsges," says that the Begroes never
kissed until they were taught by the
white people.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

Young MIR. Sissy Ito his pretty cousin)-In
your matrimonial fishing, Maude, if you
should u,ake catch like me, what would
you doa
Maude-Throw it hack in, Charley Tho
Epoch
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

1t is said that MIR. Balfour after re,
cent ten days visit TO Dublin. looked
completely shaken and had aged visioly
while away.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17
HosFnRD's ACID PHOSPHATE

IMPROVES NUTRITION
Dr. A. Trsu, Philadelphia, says: II,
promotessdigestion and improves general
nutrition of the nervous system"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

Mrs job jenkins. of Glen Gardner, n
J =, was 100 years old the o'her day, AMI
received very acceptable present IN the
share of 5000 pension.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

A solid lump of coal containing eighty.
seven cubic feet and weighing 1851
pounds was exhibited at the Texas state
fair RECENTLY held at Dallas
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

Coal tar. thinned with naphtha to proper
consistency, is said to form very good
marking ink, which will not wash out.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17
Rheumatism

Rheumatism
1t Is an established fact that Hoods Sar-
saparIlla has proven an invaluable remedy
in many severe cases Of rheumatism, effect
ing remarkable cures by Its powerful action
in correcting the acidity Of the blood, which
is the cause Of the disease, and purifying
and enriching the vital fluid.
1t is certainly fair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others 1t
will do for you. Therefore, II you suffer
the pains and aches Of rheumatism, give
this potent remedy fair trial
A Positive Cure.
"I was troubled very much with rheuma-
tism in my hips, ankles, and wrists. !
could hardly walk, and was confined to my
bed a good deal of the time. Being rec
commended to try Hoods Sarsaparilla,
took four bottles and am perfectly well.
/ cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
! as one of the best blood purifiers in the
world" W. F. WooD, bloomington, Ill.
For Twenty Years
Ihave been afflicted with rheumatism. Before
1888 found no relief, but grewworse. then
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it did
me more good than ali the other medicine
ever had" H. 7. BALLOON, Shirley. Mass.
81 suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. took Hoods Sar
saparilla and am entirely cured" j. v. A
PRouDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, Ill.
We shall be glad to send, free Of charge
to all who may desire, book containing man!
additional statements Of cures by
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for IS. Made
only by c. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

A gas well at Lebanon, Ohio, supplies
part of the town with water.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

President of the council of the United
States" is the title given by the Court
Journal to Mr.. Bayard, Secretary OF
State.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

St. Paul now has 81, 235, 432 SO depos>
tied in the bank subject to the orders O.
the city treasurer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

most flexible, so the truly generous are most
plant and courteous in their behavior to
their interiors. Fuller
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

That one struck scenter," remarked
the pugilist, as he landed his fist on his
opponents nose.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-17

In Bailey Darenport's Second addition, Third ad-
dtion and Fourth addition to the city of Rock ISL
and ranging from $50 to $780, Easy terms to work
ing men-one fourth down. balance in two three and
four years. Also IA lots in B. Davenports Second
addition to Moline.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-07

steamer is about rs nearly perfect us is
possible where so many men are
crowded into so small space.
The officers and sailors are divided
into watches. These watches are as
follows: First watch, from 8 p. NJ. till
midnight; middle watch, from midnight
till IA. NJ; morning watch. from A. VI.
till "A. NJ; forenoon watch. from A.
NJ till noon; afternoon watch, from
noon till Ar. NJ; then come the dog
watches. the first from T.. NJ. till q p.
NJ; the second from 6 +. NJ till 5 +. NJ.
The chief officer, third and fifth Off
GERS and half the sailors make up the
starboard watch Thus is tho little
army OF 800 divided and subdivlded;
thus has each man his place and his
duties, and thus Is rendered possible
the wonderful comfort and safety which
attend ocean travel to-day.
When we compare the luxury and
safety which pertain to ocean travel AT
present to the discomforts and dangers
which surrounded the voyagcr in the
old days of clipper ships we cannot but
wonder at the matter of course way in
which so many travellers regard the re-
finemcnt and conveniences which they
find on transatlantic steamers. But
this generation is not easily astonished,
and if in the future further great strides
arc made in perfecting ocean steamers
the public will doubtless continue to
grumble rs it does at present when
crossing the dark blue sea. For ocean
travellers are, as a class, given to fault
finding and they are apt to forget how
greatly they have the advantage OF
their ancestors in these days of palatial
steamers and quick runs. The leisure
which gives them time to cat so hearth
ly also admits much grumbling. III,
however, some of those who like to
find fault with the captain or the stew
ard would spend their time in looking
around for objects of absorbing interest
in the little world about them they
would find themselves happier and
wiser .-Ncw York World.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-07
Sheep Raising in Kansas.

The State of Kansas is now pract,
cally settled" There is little past
urage to be found of ones own acres.
Many of the farms are as well fenced
as those of the older States, and on
most of them one or two hundred
head of first-class sheep could be kept
at nominal cost, and return rs good a
profit as any stock that could be kept,
oven at present prices of wool. The
great advantage of small flock OF
sheep is that without them seven tcnths
of their food would be, and is, wasted
each year on every 160-acre farm. II
is true that all farmers cannot be sue
cessful with sheep. Every man is not
''cut out" for good flock-master,
but where there is an average family
of boys growing up there is generally
one that will take kindly to sheep, and
as rule it will be the brightest boy OF
the family. The diseases of sheep.
thus far, have all been amenable to
treatment. and no heavy losses need
occur. Whatever money you put into
sheep, let it be in some we'll established
breed; and / should breed for wool
and mutton both. in this country and
at this time. Make tight corrals, that
neither dog nor wolf can get in, and
guard the sheep every night A boy
and dog will easily look after their in
terests in daytime; and not only will
your ledger show a balance on the
right side, but you will know that
their dainty hoofs are constantly con-
vcrting your farm into miniature
gold mine. American AgriculturisL
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-07
'l7 y WHAT'S a Bishop?

Father Carroll, now minister at st,
Francis Xavier's Church in New York,
was once stationed at the mission
among the colored Catholics on the
Maryland peninsula. He tells some
amusing stories OF these interesting
people. For example, he was once
preparing q class of colored children
for confirmation by Archbishop Glib.
bons, and was anxious to have them
appear well. He was with them in a
field adjoining the church, and was ex.
planning to them that it was the bish.
op alone who could administer the
sacrament.
was at q loss for moment to
show them, by familiar figure, the
relative difference between a priest
and bishop, when heard the "honk!
honkw OF flock OF wild geese flying
over our heads, and called the chill.
dren's attention go the leader who
headed the flight.
"This," | said, "my dear children,
will give you an idea OF what bishop
is-the leader of his flock"
We got along after that frst-rate-
and in day or two, when the Arch,
bishop arrived, related with pride
how much progress my little charges
had made, and begged his Grace to
question them himself in the cate
rhism. He promised to do so. and soon
the hour OF the ceremony was at
hand.
After giving them some kindly words
OF encouragement and advice, the
bishop, before going into the church,
began asking them few questions,
and finally he asked, what is a
bishop" There was pause for an
instant, and then an ebony midget
shot up his hand, and said, 81 know
| know"
"That's well, my child" said Arch.
bishop Gibbons. "Now tell us what
is bishop"
"He," answered the ardent youth,
with the zest that betokened the con-
fidence OF superior wisdom, lis the old
gander what shows the rest OF the
geese how to flyl"
The face OF the Archbishop, in his
effort to retain his episcopal dignity,
was a sight, and | was so overcome
by the modification OF this unexpect
cd denouement that had to aban.
don my charge for while to regain
my composure. 1t was long before
heard the last OF my boasted class
The Churchman.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-07
His Grace Of Sutherland Come
Across a FlOridian Who Is a
"GOol as He Is"

As they drove slowly along tn,
sandy road the driver waxed commu
NEGATIVE and singled out his Grace al
the object OF his attention and pat
ronage, always addressing him as "Mr.
Duke" AS the day wore oil and jehu
felt that Duke was kindred spirit
from "furren parts" and "fur back, "
he grew confidential and familiar, call
ing the Duke in a jocular manner Gap
tain Duke" The Duke good-natured'
" responded to his driver comments
in dignified way, showing by neither
glance nor word that he thought him
too familiar upon short acquaintance,
even when the large sun-browned hand
was laid patronizingly upon his shout
der, or he was tapped Familiarity on
the back or punched in the ribs to
have his august attention directed to
some trivial circumstance.
At length a halt was called and the
party refreshed the inner man with
wine. The Dukes light flannel coat
became caught over the ivory handle
OF dagger worn IN the pistol pocket
of his brooches.
"Hold on, Capt. Duke" called tn.
driver, "your coat is caught in YOU
breeches, let me takeit out" and john
drew down the offending garment and
fell to work vigorously busting, "Capt'
Duke, remarking that he was Enough.
ty dusty"
Upon Jehu's return to Manatee,
when the joke was told on him to q
group OF gentlemen, who became con
vulsed with laughter, he was not one
whit crestfallen but exclaimed:
"Well, / swear! heard you call him
Duke, Duke, and | thought that was
his name, 80 to be perlite called hin
Mr.. and Cappen Duke"
After q moments brown study hi
exclaimed with true American spirit
I'll be - il amt as good as he is
anyhow Jacksonville Times Union
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-07
The Lonely Queen.
st. James Gazette.

81. James GnZette.
Speaking at a Jubilee meeting re,
Gently. Lady Folkestone said the
women's Offering to the Queen was to
be purely a personal present TO her
Majesty. "One thing l have heard
talked about" continued Lady Folke-
stone sis an equestrian statue OF the
Prince Consort; but nothing has yet
been decided. If we put ourselves in
the Queens place for a moment,
think it would be found that We should
like some such memento. l do not
think you realize how lonely the
Queens life is. was talking to Prin.
cess Christian not very long ago, and
she said to me, You do not know how
lonely mamma is. She feels as il all
her old friends were dying off one by
one. All her daughters are married
and have left her, except, Beatrice and
she is so lonelyp One cannot be as
tonished at this who looks back to
the time when the Prince Consort was
all in all to her. Hers was purely a
marriage of affection. We cannot be
astonished in this Jubilee year that
she desires &c show the people OF Eng
land how much she longs for support,
and that she still looks back to the
past. Is it any wonder IL she wishes
to do honor to the manshe loved so
rclif"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-07
Not So Sharp as He Supposed.

A gentleman employed in one Of the
MINISTRIES and who consequently has
considerable time at his disposal. was
in the habit Of occupying his leisure
hours by visiting the assize court an d
the correctional court. Last week
he made the acquaintance there of q
young lady of polished manners, who
asked him some information concern
ing a case in court, The gentleman
observed, after giving the information
asked for. that it was remarkable that
people should allow themselves to be
taken in SO easily. and that as for HIM
self he was too sharp for such things to
happen to him. Once conversation
commenced, the gentleman invited the
unknown lady to dinner. She told
her history; she was governess with
out employment and had been for
some time unable to End a situation.
The gentleman gallantly offered her the
use of his room, ETC., until she were
placed. and the offer was accepted.
Things went on swimmingly until two
days ago. when the gentleman return
ed to his room and found that all
the locks in his lodgings had been
forced and all his valua bles-some g.
900 francs in all-had dis appeared
On the table was note in the lady''
own hand writing containing only the
words, "You are too sharp to allow
yourself TO taken in. are YOU not7" The
police are now searching for the unem.
Ployet goveraess